US Bridges

CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.00 S of SR 236 · Structure no. 6700005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375W
CrossesBranch of Big Raccoon CR
Location01.00 S of SR 236
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83052, -86.91336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375W over Branch of Big Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.